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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The next stage of the My35 Waco South Construction Project is officially underway as the South Valley Mills Drive direct connect to northbound I-35 was demolished overnight last night, Friday, August 7, 2026. The construction has shut down all of the I-35.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A local veteran has made it a point and passion to hire other veterans for his tree trimming and landscaping business. Ric Maddox owns and operates Tex Vet Trees and Landscaping. Ric stopped by the FOX 44 studios for a conversation about what led him to......
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The Bryan ISD community is rallying at Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan to get students prepped and ready for the new school year. Bryan ISD Community Prep RalleyThe event features food trucks, drinks, and music, with community members coming together to support their neighbors......
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Falls County deputies arrested a robbery suspect Friday following two vehicle chases and multiple foot pursuits.Heavily armed law enforcement conducted a high-risk warrant service operation and arrested Tydae Mayes in the 300 block of Bartlett Street in Marlin.Mayes was wanted......
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Volunteers outside the Walmart in Copperas Cove are working to fill a school bus with backpacks, notebooks, scissors and other classroom essentials as the 12th annual "Stuff the Bus" drive gets underway.The drive is a partnership between Walmart and Copperas Cove ISD aimed at......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A section of I-35 through Waco will be completely shut down starting Friday at midnight through Sunday morning. As part of the My35 Waco South Construction Project, the South Valley Mills Drive direct connect to northbound I-35 will be demolished. The......
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Communities across Central Texas are recognizing Purple Heart Day by honoring veterans who sacrificed in service to our nation. "You become like family over there, so that's kinda what you think about when you see the Purple Heart," said John Crawson. "I think everybody should......
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Grimes County leaders debate expanding early voting locations amid emotional commissioners court exchangeWatch the full story here: Cost versus convenience: Grimes County leaders debate adding early voting locations in Iola, PlantersvilleGrimes County leaders are weighing......
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Our next stop on the road to Red Zone is the Oglesby Tigers as they look to pounce on the 2026 season.Watch the full story here: Road to Red Zone 2026: Oglesby TigersOglesby is coming off a district title with an 11-2 season. The group last year was young, and head coach Jeb......
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The Franklin Lions are preparing for the upcoming football season with goals that go beyond defending their district title with their eyes set on AT&T Stadium. Road to Redzone 2026 Franklin Lions"Going to Jerry's world, that's, that's a big goal of mine, that's everyone's goal,.....
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A McLennan County Grand jury has handed down a three count indictment against former Connally ISD assistant band director David Martinez. The indictment alleges improper relationship between educator and student, sexual performance of a child and possession......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Waco police report 27-year-old Shane Albright reported missing July 25th has been found dead. Just after 3:30 PM Thursday Waco Police Department Major Crimes Detectives weresearching in the 3600 Block of W. Lake Shore Dr. when Albright and his vehicle were......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University is mourning the loss of a longtime Hankamer School of Business professor. The university announced on Thursday that Dr. Patricia "Pati" Milligan has passed away. She taught information systems at Baylor for 37 years, and also supported......
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A 27-year-old Waco man who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found dead Thursday in a wooded area off West Lake Shore Drive, police said.Shane Albright was discovered about 20 feet off the road in heavy vegetation in the 3600 block of West Lake Shore Drive just after......
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Cameron Park Zoo in Waco welcomed two black-footed cat kittens last month, growing its population of the rare species to nine.Only 31 black-footed cats live in accredited facilities across the country. The new kittens are currently behind the scenes with their mother.The zoo......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Waco City Manager Ryan Holt's proposed city budget will see some increases in monthly service fees with the current tax rate unchanged. The proposed budget maintains the current tax rate of 75.50 cents per $100 valuation, which remains Waco’s lowest the tax......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco's Cameron Park Zoo has had a baby boom in 2026! The Zoo says it is now home to a total of nine black-footed cats. Two more kittens were born to mom Gaia and dad Finn in July! Gaia and Finn are also the parents of Maverick, who was born [...]...
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Navasota Independent School District officials announced this week that concrete repairs are underway at Rattler Stadium's home bleachers following the discovery of erosion damage during summer preparations.District officials found damage to 12 concrete footings beneath the home....
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As families prepare to send their kids back to the classroom, many are looking for ways to save. The average cost of school supplies has increased nearly 8% this year and while Texas' tax-free weekend offers some relief, some Central Texas families are stretching their budgets......
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TxDOT is closing all main lanes in both directions on I-35 between New Road Drive and 12th Street for 24 hours starting Friday at midnight. The closure is part of ongoing construction to tear down the South Valley Mills Drive flyover to make way for a new intersection.WATCH......
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SpaceX Terafab representatives answer residents' questions at Grimes County Commissioners CourtWatch the full story here: SpaceX Terafab representatives answer questions at Grimes County Commissioners CourtSpaceX Terafab representatives appeared before Grimes County......
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Hundreds gather at the convention center as there are just 30 days left before Baylor football hits the field.Watch the full story here: Dallas Cowboys legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy White speaks at Baylor kickoff luncheonThe Waco chamber introduced a special guest Dallas......
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Student-athletes in Bryan and College Station must complete a sports physical before they can compete this fall and those physicals should be taken care of by the end of the first week of school. Sports Physicals in the Brazos ValleyIn Texas, student-athletes participating in......
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ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - A well-known leader who served the students, staff, and community of Robinson as a teacher, coach, and principal over the course of 33 years has passed away. According to the Robinson Independent School District, Curtis Cecil Collier passed away on......
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LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Lorena Fire Department crews were on scene of a commercial motor vehicle fire on southbound Interstate 35, near Exit #323. The right southbound lanes were closed in order to provide a safe working area for emergency responders. No injuries have......
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The Lampasas County Museum is undergoing a months-long restoration after a major roof leak on Mother's Day caused serious structural damage, forcing the historic building to close.WATCH the full story here: Lampasas County Museum undergoes restoration after major storm......
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Texas A&M football opened fall camp with the team focused on building the chemistry needed to reach back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time since the early 1990s. First day of fall camp Texas A&MDefensive lineman DJ Hicks said togetherness has become the team's defining......
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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis only the second time in history it has done so as the organization reports less than a one-day supply of Type O positive blood nationwide.Watch Full Story Here: American Red Cross declares national blood supply......
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Charges have been referred against a former Fort Hood doctor accused of sexually assaulting and secretly recording patients, with a preliminary hearing officer finding probable cause for 9 charges carrying 272 specifications involving 93 alleged victims.The Army Office of......
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A Gatesville mom is using her photography business to help local teachers check items off their school supply wish lists.On average, teachers spend nearly $900 of their own money on classroom supplies and decorations each year. Lexi Brown, a local music teacher at Gatesville......
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Texas A&M volleyball is preparing to defend its national championship with a challenging non-conference schedule designed to build team chemistry and identity before SEC play. Jamie Morrison Previews 2026 SeasonHead coach Jamie Morrison said the program's approach has not......
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Despite her conviction on criminal charges for abuse of her office, some Bosque County neighbors are standing behind former tax collector and assessor Arlene Swiney.Swiney was found guilty on misdemeanor charges during her time in office. Now some community members are standing.....
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 19th District Court Jury has found Katrina Evans guilty of three counts of injury to a child and sentenced her to 45 years in prison. Prosecutors had charged Evans with beating three children under the age of six, two of whom were her own. A two-year-old......
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The former Democratic lawmaker was accused of disrupting a Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting and spent hours in jail before his release.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Three additional Cental Texas counties have been added to the Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban list. There are six Central Texas counties on the latest Texas A&M Forest Service map - with McLennan, Limestone and Freestone counties being the newest....
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Texas Democrats are urging the Trump administration to delay its plans for building border barriers and roads across the West Texas park. Bulldozers and trucks bearing the logo of the contractor awarded $1.7 billion for the project were seen in the national park on Tuesday as......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A Pflugerville woman was sentenced in a Waco federal court to 21 months in prison for submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) applications. This was announced by U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas on Wednesday.......
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Transportation plans to remove the South Valley Mills Drive direct connect to northbound I-35 Friday. This is part of the My35 Waco South Construction Project. The removal process will begin at midnight on Friday, August 7, and......
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The Connally Cadets season begins with a new head coach.Watch the full story here: Road to Red Zone 2026: Connally CadetsWillie Carter is a former NFL player returning to the Friday Night Lights and all the excitement it brings."Feels like I'm a player again. I mean it was like.....
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A flesh-eating parasite threatening Texas' beef industry is showing signs of slowing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts who briefed ranchers and media this week in College Station.Watch the full story here: Fighting for our herds: Texas ranchers get updates on new world......
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The Texas Coalition Against Data Centers submitted petitions across the state, including in McLennan County, requesting the creation of an agricultural development district land zoned specifically for agricultural use. The effort would be the first of its kind in Texas.WATCH......
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Texas A&M football opened fall camp Tuesday at Kyle Field in College Station, with head coach Mike Elko setting the tone for what he called the program's most challenging season yet. Aggie Fall Camp PreviewThe Aggies enter fall camp off a College Football Playoff berth, but Elko....
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ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Robinson community is needed to help fill up a fire truck with school supplies! The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department says its Fill the Truck Drive will take place from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday at Peplow Park, located at 201 Peplow Drive. You can.....
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McGregor city leaders are considering raising the property tax rate, a move that could have ripple effects for local small businesses.Watch Full Story Here: McGregor considers property tax rate increase that could affect small businessesAll Star's Barber Shop has been a......
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The Waco school district is one of the latest to partner with the Third Future charter network as a last-ditch effort to stave off state intervention.
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Four professors and a national faculty group asked a federal judge Monday to block the Texas A&M University Systems restrictions on teaching about race, gender and sexuality and to reinstate courses canceled under the policy.The university system bars professors from advocating.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — McLennan County residents petitioned for an Agricultural Development District in an effort to stifle Data Centers, but the Commissioners Court voted against it. In 2001, Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 60 was created to allow the development of Agricultural....
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The U.S. Army has referred charges to court-martial against an obstetrician gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting and secretly recording patients at a Texas military hospital.Maj. Blaine D. McGraw, 48, faces nine charges encompassing 272 specifications related to alleged......
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A Waco farmer says a proposed wastewater treatment plant near his Chalk Bluff property could contaminate his well and end his organic pecan business. The City of Waco is seeking to annex land near a Chalk Bluff neighborhood, where it could potentially build a wastewater......
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Texas A&M University and Buc-ee's have launched their first co-branded merchandise collection, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the university and the iconic Texas travel center chain founded by an Aggie alumnus.The initial product, a co-branded T-shirt, became.....
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Monica Dawdy had never deployed with the Salvation Army before. When flooding hit Uvalde County, the Waco resident got the call, climbed into a mobile feeding truck and headed south to help fellow Texans recover.Watch Full Story Here: Waco volunteers travel to Uvalde County,......
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More than 85,000 families are participating in Texas private school voucher program during its first year, a number that could increase as state officials finalize enrollment data, according to a new state report.White families make up the largest share of participants so far,......
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Districts kicked off first practice for the 2026-27 season on Monday.Connally ISD posted on its Facebook today, highlighting the start of the school year. Mexia Athletics had this posted to their Facebook, celebrating the 2026 year:25 News' Shahji Adam was out at China Spring......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Red in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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Friends in Crisis, a Killeen shelter serving neighbors experiencing homelessness, could be forced to close after the city council denied its funding request amid a tight budget for fiscal year 2027.William Hall opened the Friends in Crisis shelter in 2015, driven by a passion to....
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Texas State Technical College is adding night classes this fall to help meet a projected demand for more than 3,350 HVAC job openings annually in Texas through 2034.WATCH HERE: Texas State Technical College adds night HVAC classes to meet growing workforce demandTexas State......
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GOLINDA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Multiple units responded to a fire in Golinda on Monday afternoon. FOX 44 News has learned that the fire ignited on Highway 77, about 1,000 feet on the Falls County side of the Falls/McLennan County Line. The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department......
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Texas country music legend Pat Green will headline Baylor University's inaugural Baylor Backyard Live concert series on Sept. 26, performing before the Bears' Big 12 opener against Colorado.The free concert will take place in the tailgate area at Touchdown Alley outside McLane......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas country music legend Pat Green will kick off Baylor University’s Big 12 opener vs. Colorado as the headliner of the Baylor Backyard Live game day concert series on Saturday, September 26. According to Baylor, Green defines the modern Texas sound with....
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For all its massive scale, the new Waco facility of the Central Texas Food Bank also aims to provide a dignified personal experience for those it seeks to help.The facility is 64,000 square feet and is intended to hold more than 700 tons of food and serve nine counties, while......
